When disaster struck, I became a big shot surviving in the ocean.
Chapter 22: Reef Island and the Bounty Guild

Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Reef Island and the Bounty Guild

"Honestly, Chen Qing did not believe these survivors could make it on the high seas."

"For some, this game was an opportunity, a chance for them to rise above others."

"But for the majority of the common people, this game meant danger, bloodshed, and death."

"They needed a calm and stable life.

"Javis... What is the island where you live like?"

Chen Qing suddenly asked.

"The Treasure Sea has always been rumored to be buried with the treasures of many Great Pirates, hence the name. There are always many pirates around,"

"Reef Island is not particularly famous in Treasure Sea because there are many reefs in the nearby waters, and pirates seldom visit. However, the island is large, and most of the residents rely on farming for their livelihood."

Javis answered truthfully. There was a small part like Javis, who were craftsmen, starting their own small workshops, forming small trade teams, or entrusting other trade teams to transport and sell goods out of Reef Island.

Of course, sometimes they faced pirate raids on the island, but generally, these pirates do not harm people.

The island had its own Guard Team.

Moreover, with many pirates in Treasure Sea and fierce competition among them, and many Bounty Hunters roaming around, everyone wanted to make a name for themselves.

"Treasure Sea... Is there no unified power?"

Chen Qing was curious, wondering why no one tried to unite the area.

Javis shook his head and explained,

"Usually, the pirates who made a name for themselves would go to Scarlet Sea Domain; few stay continuously in Deep Blue Sea Domain."

"There were several occasions in the past where pirate groups or Transcendents ruled over Deep Blue Sea Domain, but they were quickly defeated by other pirate groups or Bounty Hunters."

"Sometimes, those who went to Scarlet Sea Domain would return, hearing about the conditions in Deep Blue Sea Domain."

People have their homelands, and perhaps there were still family and friends there.

Could there be good pirates? They knew very clearly that the good ones were automatically regarded as adventurers.

"Over time, all professionals and Transcendents reached a consensus."

Do not dream of ruling over Deep Blue Sea Domain, for it is the cradle of many mighty figures.

Chen Qing nodded. This was indeed good news.

"Sir, are you thinking of sending them to Reef Island?"

Javis cautiously asked, watching Chen Qing’s expression and mentally calculating.

"That’s the plan."

"Is Reef Island welcoming to outsiders?"

Chen Qing did not deny this; leaving these people as they were equated to death, finding a suitable place for them to live could not be more appropriate.

But this was all Chen Qing could do, the rest was up to them.

"Reef Island is very welcoming to outsiders settling in, so long as they are civilians, we welcome them!"

Javis nodded eagerly, overjoyed, as these were all able-bodied adults, and establishing a relationship with this eminent person could potentially provide a stable backer for their Reef Island.

Although Reef Island was surrounded by reefs on all sides and pirates rarely landed there, it did not mean they were absent.

Each time they landed, they not only looted treasures and food but also enticed the island’s youth to leave, and rarely did the young ones return.

The sea was filled with the unknown, with adventure, wanderlust, battle, passion, the thrill of danger...

These always had a fatal attraction for young people who were not content with mediocrity; they always believed they could be the one in a million.

Yet often, the reality was that the steps beneath those world-renowned figures were composed of their bones.

"After going to Sapphire Island, do we head to Reef Island?"

Chen Qing asked patiently with a gentle tone.

"Yes, yes, yes, thank you, Sir."

Javis had no choice but to agree, as her money, goods, and even her ship had been stolen, and many of her guards had been killed.

Chen Qing was willing to take them back to Reef Island, and she was so grateful she could hardly express it in time.

"Right, can you tell me more about what you said earlier about the Bounty Hunters?"

"Of course."

Javis adjusted her sitting position to avoid Daliya’s gaze, which seemed almost ready to devour her alive.

"Bounty Hunters usually make a living by hunting pirates who have bounties on their heads at the Bounty Guild, which is very mysterious; no one knows who stands behind it."

"It has existed since before the oldest person on Reef Island was born."

"Almost every island has a Bounty Guild, varying only in size."

"There is one on Reef Island too, with only one employee, an old lady."

The old lady spends her days dozing off at the entrance; the guild’s size is merely that of a food cart.

"The Bounty Guild offers rewards not just for pirates, but some Bounty Hunters end up on its list, even some business owners."

"If needed, you could also go to the Bounty Guild for Bounty Hunter protection."

"Sometimes, pirates also take on the role of Bounty Hunters to earn some money since it accepts everything, no matter how trivial or world-shaking."

Javis told Chen Qing everything she knew, sparing no detail.

However, her knowledge was limited, as she was only a small merchant.

"Thank you."

Chen Qing nodded; it seemed this world was full of mysterious forces and powers.

"Sister, the late-night snack is ready."

Daliya, carrying a plate, rushed over and squeezed between Chen Qing and Javis, even giving Javis a fierce backward glare.

"..."

Javis genuinely felt innocent.

"Behave."

Chen Qing reached out and tapped Daliya on the head.

Daliya pouted and muttered discontentedly under her breath.

Javis, daring not to say anything, devoured the late-night snack brought by the Superpower Vine quietly.

After they were kidnapped, the pirates had barely fed them, providing only a little water.

To the kidnappers, as long as they didn’t die, it was enough.

Meanwhile, the other kidnapped members gradually woke up, and Javis spared Chen Qing the trouble by explaining the situation to each of them.

The rest of the merchant crew was immensely grateful to Chen Qing; having been captured by pirates, they thought they were going to die.

Among those who had awoken, there were also survivors who were still confused about their current situation and only knew they had been rescued.

Yet, as they ate the delicious food, each of them couldn’t help but choke up.

The captain really is a Good Person!

Ever since entering this game, they had been living miserable days.

Originally, they had led decent lives in their former world, some even from good families, only to end up without even a proper meal or water.

It was truly tragic.

"What are your plans for the future?"

Chen Qing sat in front of the survivors, while Daliya and Javis had already moved away automatically, leaving space for Chen Qing and the others, heading to the kitchen.

"My name is Chen Qing, and like you, I am a survivor."

Chen Qing’s calm voice exploded like thunder in the ears of all the survivors!